Kathryn Wright

"I bring enthusiasm and humor to the practical work of putting a voice together, of developing the vocal instrument. When students come into my studio, they want help with understanding and coordinating the mechanics of their singing, whatever their preferred style of vocal music is. My greatest satisfaction is when the student leaves the lesson excited at realizing new vocal potential. The look of surprise students' faces when beautiful, powerful new sounds come out of their voices and fly into the room is priceless to me."

"Technique is like the left hand of driving. Expressive singing is the right hand. You need both hands on the wheel to drive a successful musical performance. A healthy, reliable method of singing gives you the ability to be expressive in a free, unimpeded way, with a consistent, attractive tone quality through a large pitch and dynamic range."

"Unlike instrumentalists, singers must communicate not only through music, but additionally, through words. Singers are actors as well as musicians and must reveal the emotions behind the lyrics as well as the passion of the musical phrase. Good technical development is not an end unto itself. It is a means for empowering the singer to express those emotions freely and poignantly. I am interested in helping the student be empowered to reach their goals as singers and musicians."

Career Highlights

B.Mus.Ed., University of North Carolina - Greensboro

M.A., Yale University

Postgraduate opera training at Boston Conservatory of Music with John Moriarty and Iride Pilla